Description
Butterfly Pea Milk Tea, also known as Blue Milk Tea, is a visually stunning and refreshing beverage made by steeping vibrant butterfly pea flowers to create a beautiful blue tea base, then layered with a creamy, sweet milk mixture. This drink combines floral notes with the richness of milk for a delightful and unique tea experience that is perfect for hot days or as an eye-catching treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- a small handful of dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1/2 cup water
Milk Mixture
- just under 1 cup fresh milk
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
Others
- crushed ice (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Boil Water and Steep Flowers: Heat 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Add the dried butterfly pea flowers and steep for 2 minutes, allowing the water to turn a vivid blue color.
- Measure Butterfly Pea Extract: Once steeped, measure out 2.70 fl oz (80 ml) of the butterfly pea liquid and set it aside for layering.
- Mix Milk Mixture: In a separate container, combine the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and fresh milk. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended and smooth.
- Prepare the Glass: Fill a tall glass just under halfway with the milk mixture to create the creamy base layer.
- Add Ice: Add crushed ice into the glass, filling it but leaving enough space at the top for the butterfly pea extract layering.
- Layer Butterfly Pea Tea: Slowly pour the butterfly pea extract over the ice. The liquid will float on top of the milk mixture, creating a distinct and beautiful blue layer.
Notes
- The layering effect works best when the butterfly pea tea is poured slowly and over ice to prevent mixing.
- Use fresh milk for the creamiest texture; you can substitute with plant-based milk if desired, but the flavor will differ.
- Adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk to your preferred sweetness level.
- Butterfly pea flower tea is caffeine-free and provides antioxidants.
- This drink is best served immediately to enjoy the color contrast before the layers blend.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Keywords: Butterfly pea tea, blue milk tea, layered milk tea, floral tea drink, Southeast Asian beverage, iced milk tea, butterfly pea flower
